1ct Alexandrite (Marquise, 9.96×4.98mm, Bluish Green) vs 1ct Emerald (Oval, 8.72×5.81mm, Green)
Quick summary: When looked from above (face-up position), 1ct Emerald (8.72×5.81mm, oval cut) appears 18% larger than 1ct Alexandrite (9.96×4.98mm, marquise cut). See below how they compare side-by-side on a ring and finger.
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| 9.96×4.98 mm | 8.72×5.81 mm | |
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Actual size is set for screen
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Ring width: 3.0 mm
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Actual sizes of
1ct Alexandrite Marquise (9.96×4.98mm, Bluish Green)
and
1ct Emerald Oval (8.72×5.81mm, Green)
as they would appear on a ring and finger.
Adjust the ring and finger size to get an idea of how these gemstones would look on your finger.
Where to buy?
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Face-up Size
All things being equal, Alexandrite will face-up smaller than Emerald for a given
carat weight, because it has higher specific gravity
(3.73 vs. 2.72 - this means it's "heavier" compared to Emerald of the same size). Face-up size also depends heavily on the proportions of the cut.
Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.
Face-up area is a measure of the size of the gem when viewed from above (as set in a ring). It tells you how big the gem is at the girdle plane.
| 1 Ct Alexandrite (Marquise) | 1 Ct Emerald (Oval) | |
| 9.96×4.98 mm | vs | 8.72×5.81 mm |
| 35.22 mm² | 41.54 mm² |
| 1ct Alexandrite Marquise (9.96×4.98mm) | |
| 1ct Emerald Oval (8.72×5.81mm) | |
| Difference: 18% (6.32 mm²) |
1ct Emerald (Oval, 8.72×5.81mm) has approx. 18% more face-up area than 1ct Alexandrite (Marquise, 9.96×4.98mm).
Popular comparisons:
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- 7ct Alexandrite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 19.38 x 9.69) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 12.76 x 6.38)
- 1.5ct Alexandrite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 11.6 x 5.8) vs. 2ct Alexandrite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 12.76 x 6.38)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 10 x 5) vs. 1ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 8 x 6)
- 1ct Alexandrite (Marquise, Dark Bluish Green, 9.3 x 4.6) vs. 1ct Diamond (Marquise, White, 10.38 x 5.19)
- 0.24ct Alexandrite (Marquise, Bluish Green, 6.23 x 2.78) vs. 0.68ct Alexandrite (Oval, Bluish Green, 6.7 x 4.2)
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